1. Introduction -- 2. Basics of geographic information systems -- 3. Government’s application of GIS to CIP -- 4. Industry’s application of GIS to CIP -- 5. Local government application of GIS to CIP -- 6. Case study : the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida -- 7. Case study : the GECCo project in Minneapolis and St. Paul -- 8. Emergency response and management : lessons learned on the Gulf Coast -- 9. Use of GIS for hazard mitigation planning in Mississippi -- 10. Conclusion.